Pruning apple trees encourages growth and prevents reduces the risk of disease. Cristian Bortes / EyeEm / Getty Images A thriving apple tree is a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only are apple ...

Prune apple trees in late winter or early spring to prevent disease and help healing. Limit pruning to 25 percent of the tree to avoid too many new branches and less fruit. Remove broken, crossing, or ...

Most apple tree owners know our fruit trees should be pruned. But when we’re standing in front of the tree with pruning shears in hand, knowing how to begin the surgery can feel intimidating. Apple ...

Many plants—including perennial shrubs, bushes, and trees—should be pruned in late winter to ensure they’re healthy and able ...

As you start to think of Spring time weather, you may begin looking around the yard making a to-do list to accomplish. One of those looming tasks may be finally “attacking” that old apple tree. Late ...

ALTAMONT – For apple orchards across New York, early March is a time of hope and renewal. While it may feel a little early to be daydreaming about fall apple picking, Indian Ladder Farms has been busy ...

Last spring (2023) was tough on apples in some places. Up on top of the ridges, well above 2,000 feet in elevation, things were fine. Up there trees were covered with fruit. But drop down in the ...

Have you heard of Egyptian apple pie? It’s the type mummy used to make. Apples are the most common homegrown fruit in Northern regions. Most apple tree owners know they’re supposed to prune their ...

Although you can prune apple trees just about any time of the year, most apple growers agree spring is the best time to do it. One reason given for spring pruning is because when trees come out of ...

Expert pruning of apples, pears, climbing roses, maples, hornbeams and other key plants can improve shape, encourage healthy ...